How far is it from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Lower Herne and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 72 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The drive from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest route from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Lower Herne?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the west of Lower Herne.

Which towns do you pass between Lower Herne and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Towns on the route from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Whitstable, Gillingham, Gravesend, Orpington, East Grinstead.

Are there charging stations between Lower Herne and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); M2 Motorway Eastbound, Gillingham (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 661.

Lower Herne London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 72 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 1 h 25 min via M2. The distance is 72 mi. The straight-line distance is 59 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Canterbury GB, Dunn Street, Kent 2, Well Hill, Kent, Wallington South, Holmethorpe. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 72 mi

1 Depart onto Lower Herne Road 116 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Lower Herne Road 1 mi
3 Turn straight onto Canterbury Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Eddington Junction 36 yd
5 Turn slightly left onto Herne Relief Road 76 yd
6 Take ramp straight 1 mi
7 Merge slightly right onto Thanet Way 6 mi
8 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Dargate Road 14 yd
10 Take ramp left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly right onto Thanet Way 4 mi
12 Continue straight 13 mi
13 Take exit slightly left 1 mi

14 Enter rotary straight 53 yd
15 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
16 Merge slightly right onto Maidstone Road 5 mi
17 Continue straight onto Sittingbourne Road 2 mi
18 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
19 Exit rotary slightly left 9 mi
20 Take exit slightly left 10 mi
21 Merge slightly right 12 mi
22 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
23 Merge slightly right 6 mi
24 Continue straight 2 mi
25 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
26 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
27 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
28 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 103 yd
29 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 1 mi
30 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 93 yd
31 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 1 mi
32 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 1 mi
33 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 47 yd
34 Turn right onto London Road 2 mi
35 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 73 yd
36 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
37 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 96 yd
38 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 1 mi
39 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lower Herne covers roughly the same distance, 72 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

227 chargers

11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9YA350 kW
EG Rochester Road, GravesendEG Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TH350 kW
M2 Motorway Eastbound, GillinghamM2 Motorway Eastbound, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 8PQ350 kW
M20 Junction 8, MaidstoneM20 Junction 8, Maidstone, ME17 1SS350 kW
Marriott Courtyard Hotel, HorleyMarriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley, England, RH6 0NT350 kW

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular destinations close by

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → South Nutfield, Surrey9 mi · 25 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Clapham North28 mi · 55 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Hookwood4 mi · 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Bandonhill21 mi · 35 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → King's Cross, Greater London33 mi · 1 h 15 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Regent's Park, Greater London33 mi · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Lower Herne and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 72 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Lower Herne?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the west of Lower Herne.
Which towns do you pass between Lower Herne and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Towns on the route from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Whitstable, Gillingham, Gravesend, Orpington, East Grinstead.
Are there charging stations between Lower Herne and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lower Herne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); M2 Motorway Eastbound, Gillingham (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 661.

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